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• Galt Museum and Archives’ Daytime Galt Workshops hands-on history program for adults and seniors continues

March 22 from 10:30 a.m.-noon, featuring “Bamboo Flutes.” Decorate a bamboo flute and discover the history behind woodwind instruments. Admission fees apply (includes exhibit access); free to annual pass holders.

• Harambee Grandmas, the Lethbridge Chapter of the Stephen Lewis Foundation Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign, will present their 19th Travel Chat March 22 at 7:30 p.m. at Casa, 230 8 St. S. Join presenter Elaine Jagielski to tour the delights of Ireland, and visit some must-see places in England, Scotland and Wales. Admission is free; donations gratefully accepted.

• Sunrise Village, 1730 10 Ave. S., will host Sing-A-Long with the Golden Mile Singers March 22 from 2-3 p.m. Everyone welcome.

• Coaldale Sunny South Speakers

Toastmasters Club meets Wednesdays, 7-8:15 p.m. at the Coaldale Public Library. Hone your public speaking and leadership skills in a friendly, supportive environment. Everyone welcome. For more information, contact Jeff Forrest, 403345-2980.

• Are you having trouble controlling the way you eat? You are not alone. There is a solution. Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous meets Mondays and Wednesdays at 7 p.m. at Chinook Regional Hospital Parkade Meeting Room. Call Ron, 403320-2075, or Josephine, 403-345-4242 for details.

• Divine Sleep Yoga Nidra classes are offered free Wednesdays in March from 7-7:45 p.m. at the Canadian Yoga Institute, 1238-B 3 Ave. S. Experience deeper levels of inner peace and health. Give yourself permission to rest, balance and restore. Practice is suitable for everyone, including prenatal and postsurgical participants. For more details, call 403-394-9642, 12-5 p.m.

• Nord-Bridge Seniors Centre hosts carpet bowling Wednesdays and Fridays at 9:30 a.m. in the Multi-Purpose Hall at 1904 13 Ave. N. New members are always welcome. Details: phone 403-3293222.

• LSCO offers bingo every Wednesday from 1-3 p.m. at 500 11 St. S. in the Stage area. Everyone welcome. Booklets are $5, Bonanza $1. Call 403-320-2222 for more information.

• Tai-Chi Easy . . . Qi Gong is offered Wednesdays from 5:30-6:45 p.m. until March 29 at the Canadian Yoga Institute, 1238 B 3 Ave. S. Experience the simple rhythmic moves of these slow, graceful postures, held in a peaceful environment. This class is designed for beginner levels. Standing or seated forms are offered. Register by calling 403-394-9642 after 12:30 p.m.

• Recreational wheelchair basketball practices are held every Wednesday from 7:30-9 p.m. at the Lethbridge YMCA, 515 Stafford Drive S. Players of all abilities are welcome, disabilities or not. No experience is required. • The Lethbridge Scottish Country Dance Club holds social dancing Wednesdays from 7-9 p.m. at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 1818 5 Ave. S. Bring soft-soled shoes. No partner or dance experience required. For more information go to www.lethbridgescottishcountrydance.org.

• Southern Alberta Bikers meet fourth Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. at the Coalhurst Legion. SAB is open to riders of all makes and models of motorbikes. For more information, email sabvpbrian@gmail.com.

• Dynamically Speaking Toastmasters Club meets Thursdays, 7 a.m., Country Kitchen (lower level of The Keg). All are welcome. Details: Deanne Wirzba, 403328-8944. • Al-Anon, a group for those facing problems caused by someone else’s drinking, meets Thursdays at 1 p.m. at the Family Centre, Suite 225, 200 4 Ave. S. (Lethbridge Centre). Details: Pat, 403359-2169 or Marlene, 403-388-7319.

• “Easy Does It” Al-Anon for adult children of alcoholics, a support group for people who grew up with the rules Don’t Talk, Don’t Trust, Don’t Feel, meets

Thursdays, 7 p.m., Church of the Good Shepherd, 2406 11 Ave. S., front door. Details: Judy, 403-329-0661.

• Blankets for Canada Lethbridge meets Thursdays from 10 a.m.-noon at the west entrance of Southminster United Church (11 Street and 4 Avenue). We are in need of more volunteers. Donations of yarn or financial donations are greatly appreciated, also eight- or nine-inch squares as well as strips 70 inches long, knitted or crocheted. Items may be dropped off at the church or at Michael’s craft store at Park Place mall. For more information, call 403-329-6586 or 403329-4410.

• Adult Children of Alcoholics and/or Dysfunctional Families meet Thursdays, 8 p.m., 408 13 St. N. Details: Ann, 403-382-9925, or Shannon, 403315-3482.

• Royal Canadian Legion General Stewart Branch No. 4 hosts cribbage every Thursday with a start time of 6:45 p.m. Don’t be late; come out and play.

• YWCA Lethbridge and District offers Chat Room, a group for single female parents, Thursdays from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the YWCA Meeting Room, 604 8 St. S. Chat Room provides a supportive environment to create connections, learn how to access community resources and discover information useful to daily life. Join at any time, and it’s free. If child care or transportation is needed, that can be arranged. For more information, email Tracy at tjames@ywcalethbridge.org or call her at 403-329-0088.

• The Coaldale United Church Thrift Shop (2022 18 St.) is open Thursdays from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. as a service to the community. Most clothing and shoes at $2. Household items very reasonably priced — Christmas decorations, bedding, tablecloths, curtains, kitchen items, books, fine china, jewelry and more. Cash only. Come and browse.

• Are you interested in writing? The River Bottom Writers invite you to join them the second and fourth Thursday of every month at 6:45 p.m. in the Richardson Oilseed Room at Lethbridge College for a session of informal writing practice. All genre writers are welcome. Bring pen, paper or laptop.

• Lethbridge College will offer a series of sessions designed to help potential students who are considering returning to college after being away from school for one year or more. There will be two webinars and two in-person mature learner information sessions later this month and early next month. The webinars take place from 6 to 7 p.m. March 23 and from 2 to 3 p.m. April 1. The in-person sessions are from 2 to 3 p.m. March 25 and from 6 to 7 p.m. April 6. Registration and more details available on the college’s website at http://www.lethbridgecollege.ca/mat urestudent.

• Shaughnessy Community Association will hold its monthly Pancake Breakfast March 25 from 8-11 a.m. Cost $5. Secondhand Treasures rooms will be open.

• A Sports Equipment Drive, conducted by the Lethbridge 39th Venture Scouts to benefit needy families in the community, will take place March

25 from 9 a.m.-noon at the Lethbridge West Stake Centre, 560 Highlands Blvd. W. The public is invited to bring used basketball, soccer and baseball equipment, clothing and footwear. All contributions will be sorted and transported to Lethbridge Family Services for distribution.

• Seedy Saturday will take place March 25 from 1-4 p.m. at Southminster United Church, featuring a seed swap, workshops, exhibitors and activities focused on local food and gardening. The free event will include a variety of exhibitors, including Wildrose Heritage Seeds, Permaculture Lethbridge, Oxbow Native Plant Nursery and Earthly Matters Vermiculture. The Lethbridge Horticultural Society will also host an Ask-a-Gardener table. For a complete list of exhibitors and workshops, visit www.environment lethbridge.ca/seedysaturday/.

• Galt Museum and Archives’ Saturdays at 1:00 hands-on history program for families will continue March

25 from 1-2 p.m., featuring “Felted Easter Eggs.” Try the technique of wet felting and create a decorative Easter egg. Admission fees apply (includes exhibit access); free to annual pass holders.

• The 100 Dollar Dinner, featuring former NHL player Sheldon Kennedy and benefitting the U of L Women’s Hockey Alumni Foundation, will take place March

25 at the Coast Lethbridge Hotel & Conference Centre (doors open at 5:15 p.m., dinner at 6 p.m.). The event will feature a meal of salmon and prime rib, a silent auction and live auction, and evening entertainment from Cal Toth Dueling Pianos. For more event information and to purchase tickets, go to www.gohorns.ca/100dollardinner or contact Sam Schneyder (403-635-0605) or Lesley Burton (403-363-9907).

• The Lethbridge Legion Pipe Band will hold its annual Spring Fling ceilidh and fundraiser March 25 in the Memorial Hall of the Lethbridge Legion. Tickets are $20 each, available from band members, Whitbie’s Fish and Chips, and at the Lethbridge Legion office. Doors open at 7:30 p.m., with live performances by the Legion Pipe Band and other musical guests beginning at 8 p.m. A dance with live music by Cabot's Crossing begins at 9 p.m. There will be a cash bar, 50-50 draw, silent auction, door prize and a light lunch provided. For more information, contact lethbridgepipeband@yahoo.ca.

• A St. Patrick’s Dinner and Dance will be held March 25 at the German Canadian Harmony Hall in Redcliff. Doors open at 5 p.m., cocktails at 5:30, dinner at 6:30 with dance to follow featuring music by the Goodtimers from Lethbridge. Tickets are $25 for members, $30 for non-members. Call Monique at 403-548-7531 or Hannelore at 403-5486092.